Caltha natans (Floating marsh marigold)

Cultivation

Grow in moist or boggy, neutral to slightly acid soil in sun or partial shade. Can be grown at shallow pond margins in water no deeper than 60cm. Suitable for use in koi ponds.

Suggested uses

Low Maintenance, Wildlife, Waterside, Bog garden, Aquatic

UK hardiness

H7

USDA zones

Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 3, Zone 4

Sunset zone

A1, A2, A3, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = High
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Inappropriate
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Spreading

Native to

Alaska, Canada, Eastern Asia

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

Yes

Toxicity

Contact with foliage may cause skin irritation. Unless cooked, all parts are poisonous if ingested.